There is a general consensus in different parts of Pakistan to address the
indiscriminate use of agro-chemicals in farming practices, to help growers
maximize their profits and also prevent hazards to the environment. Many
farming communities are now requesting for information on appropriate
nitrogen fertilizer rates for crop production to maximize their net profits.
Excessive application of nitrogen fertilizers can cause the leaching of nitrates
and high concentrations of phosphate in the runoff during the natural
rainfall events and irrigation water application